Resident doctors across Nigeria have embarked on an indefinite strike to demand improved welfare and working conditions.
The president of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement on the association’s account on Saturday.
The decision by the association to embark on the industrial action comes after the expiration of a 30-day strike ultimatum issued by NARD.
The association is demanding reduction of excessive workload on its members, fair remuneration, payment of arrears, adequate staffing, and the provision of essential medical infrastructure.
Suleiman stated that the strike has become inevitable following the repeated failure of the Federal Government to honour its promises and implement the agreements reached with them after several rounds of dialogue, appeals, and ultimatums.
“We wish to address you at this critical time as we embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike, a decision that did not come lightly, nor was it ever our desire. We are fully aware of the pains and inconveniences that accompany any disruption in healthcare services, and we deeply regret the situation.
“Our demands are not selfish, nor are they politically motivated. They are genuine, germane, and patriotic, centered on the survival of the Nigerian health system and the well-being of every citizen who depends on it,” he stated.
The NARD president called on Nigerians to stand with them and add their voices to theirs in appealing to the Federal Government to do the right thing.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) had earlier announced plans to begin the indefinite strike on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
